Ian McKellen had to clear the air after Sam Smith muddled his words at the Oscars

At the 88th Academy Awards, Sam Smith made headlines after he
wrongly quoted Ian McKellen saying no openly gay man had
ever won an Oscar.

Smith was unsure, but believed he might be making history with
his win. Except he wasn't. McKellen had said that no openly
gay man has ever won an Oscar specifically for best
actor, not just any Oscar.